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The Crucifixion

Dionisy, 1500

The Crucifixion
The Crucifixion, Dionisius · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Christ reposes on the cross with serene dignity, surrounded by mourning angels, the Theotokos and Saint John. Dionisy's elongated, luminous figures express the peace of the victory of the cross.